Port Charlotte COTA

Pinnacle Home Care • Port Charlotte, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring an Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide delegated client care in patients’ homes under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The role supports evaluation and development of rehabilitative plans of care, reassessments, treatment, patient and family instruction, documentation, care coordination, and discharge activities. The OTA also communicates observations, treatment responses, and changes in client condition to the OT and physician, and coordinates visit schedules and timely reassessments with the agency.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Demonstrated good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured according to the organization's requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Results-oriented, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of Home Health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care services delegated by the OT.
• Assist the OT with evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and with periodic reevaluations or reassessments.
• Prepare clinical and daily progress notes, submit documentation according to company policy, and prepare periodic summary reports.
• Work with the OT to instruct clients and families and teach exercise programs.
• Guide clients in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities intended to improve independence and physical and mental functioning; assist with self-help devices.
• Identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, allergies, and contraindicated medications, and report them to the OT.
• Observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record; report client reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the OT and physician.
• Consult with the OT about home-visit outcomes and report physical findings.
• Instruct other health team personnel, including Home Health Aides when appropriate, and family members about relevant phases of occupational therapy.
• Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
• Instruct clients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Participate with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge activities and assist the OT in completing the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirm visit scheduling with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services to coordinate agency visits.
• Coordinate schedules to ensure reassessments are completed on time and alert the office when a 30-day assessment or recertification is due.
• Perform other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the OT.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Daily Pay, allowing employees to get paid the day after working.
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree